Location
Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS (1767 on roll)
Tel: 01524 64496
School website: www.ripleystthomas.com
Summary
Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Lancaster require a TA3 to start in September 2026. The successful applicant will work as part of our Learning Support team to meet the needs of pupils including those with Special Education Needs and Disabilities and those who have fallen behind age-related expectations.
This is a permanent post, 35 hours per week, term time only. The actual salary (for 35 hours per week) will be in the range £22,509 - £25,644 (FTE £28,142 - £32,061)
Please see the Applicant Information Pack for full details or visit www.ripleystthomas.com/vacancies.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached or which can be downloaded from www.ripleystthomas.com/vacancies. CVs are not accepted.
Along with the completed application form, applicants should write a letter addressed to Ms Barnes and Mrs Best, Co-Headteachers, outlining how their experience fits them for the role.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 29 June 2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
